At Priedemann any project starts with the determination of the planning basis, with the facts, requirements and possibilities – no matter when we start and always together with everyone involved in the project

• What is the design concept?
• Which local standards apply?
• Urban planning requirements?

We design different variants based on the strategic objectives, we identify their advantages and disadvantages and keep on developing the preferred solution.

• Sketches of concepts drawn by hand
• Taking into account different options for materials and the construction
• Inclusion of structural and thermal loads
• Dependencies in the building structure are taken into consideration

Priedemann develops the facade concept for planning ready for approval – taking into account all planning principles and requirements determined up to that point, e.g. the climate plan, building technology and building statics.

• Detailed hand-drawn sketches
• CAD-based layout plans and CAD-guided details
• 3-dimensional analysis of the shell of the building for complex facades
• Selection of the materials and type of facade
• Drafting of the facade plan on the basis of the building physics and acoustic specifications

Priedemann sees the implementation planning as a precise simulation of the construction process and the building – in detail, digitally and, depending on the complexity, as a 3-dimensional model.

• Guide-detail planning as CAD drawing on a scale of 1:1 with all connections to adjacent components
• Detailed representation of the layers, components and individual components of the facade solution supplemented by material descriptions and dimensioning

For tendering and awarding contracts Priedemann defines and specifies the planned facades and details as well as the connections to adjacent components.

• Summary of technical requirements as well as client and user specifications for construction and materials as “Technical Preliminary Remarks”.

As an independent expert, Priedemann examines the implementation of a facade concept or project with regard to how easy it is to build and its feasibility as well as the associated costs and risks.

• Evaluation of the impact of a facade design on the cost and time frame of the project

With the award of the contract, we check the contractual framework conditions as the basis for the implementation. If necessary, we adapt the technical solutions to any requirements that have changed – always with the goals of our client in mind.

• Contract review, determination of the contracted services and if necessary, developing alternative solutions

Priedemann stands for system and facade concepts that think ahead with detailed solutions and technical feasibility even before the contract is awarded, always keeping an eye on the project as a whole and maintaining the project’s design standards even after the contract has been awarded.

• Development of the constructional facade concept on the basis of an integrated procedure together with the developer’s design team

Depending on requirements, Priedemann analyzes and calculates the static requirements of e.g. profiles, glazing and fixings in 2 or 3 dimensions or as finite elements. Evidence is provided on the basis of the applicable international or national standards.

• 2D construction analysis and detailed 3D analysis as needed

Climate, wind and weather – the reality for a design is always tougher than the theory. Especially with innovations and customer-specific solutions, material and performance tests under real conditions are indispensable. The development of mock-ups and the coordination and monitoring of numerous load tests are central components of our services.

Architectural, visual mock-up (VMU):
Consultation with the developer for the design of a sample facade, on site or on Priedemann’s own premises, preparation of technical drawings and specifications, product and material research, preparation and compilation of factory and assembly drawings (assembly drawings, installation drawings), advice when selecting the most suitable manufacturer, coordination where adaptations are required

If Priedemann takes over the shop drawings or the workshop planning for the contractor of a facade project, we first check the existing planning approval for completeness and feasibility. In discussion with the developer and his planning team, we coordinate all planning-relevant parameters and adapt them, if necessary, to the equipment of the contractor – our client.

• Assessment of the planning approval (IFC Drawings) for completeness and feasibility

In addition to careful planning, the quality of the products and materials used is decisive for how well a facade performs and how long it lasts. Our knowledge is guaranteed and supported by our experience and application-oriented research in the Facade Lab. The exact definition of the materials to be used, their quality criteria and how they should be processed is part of our range of services.

• Preparation of the orders for all necessary materials
• Checking the technical data submitted for the materials
• Comparison of the materials proposed by the contractor with the specified materials
• Development of project-specific quality criteria, e.g. for facade profiles

Priedemann supplies all planning documents for the construction of the planned facades. We familiarize ourselves with the potential of the respective production site and capacities and monitor the entire manufacturing process right through to the supply of materials on the construction site. The CAD and CAM data generated by us makes our clients ready for industry 4.0: This is how we bring the design directly to the machine!

• Preparation and provision of construction drawings (Working Drawings)
• Compilation of all documents from the shop drawings with the production drawings and installation drawings, the static and structural-physical calculations right through to the material lists

The quality assured during manufacture and production is to be maintained continuously on the construction site. To do this, we coordinate the correct sequence for an efficient assembly process. Priedemann thinks through all steps and interfaces, creates clear installation and assembly instructions and pays attention to interfaces with other trades.

• Specification of the assembly and logistics sequence

With the final phase of the project, Priedemann coordinates the handover of the completed facade to the client. For us, this includes a joint inspection tour on site as well as clear documentation of the finished facade, a comprehensive operating manual with corresponding explanations and drawings and a final meeting with the client.

Facades have to cleaned and maintained. What sounds trivial is a component of facade planning and maintenance, which ensures the long-term value of a project, so it should not be underestimated. Priedemann keeps operating costs low by making the logistics of maintenance and cleaning an integral part of the planning right from the start. This is not only about equipment for maintenance and cleaning, the type and design of the facade itself can make a decisive contribution. Facade solutions that do not take this into account during planning and construction make maintenance more expensive over the entire service life.

• Moving components: Facades today contain a large number of movable and electrical components. Individual components require regular maintenance. This needs to be taken into account right from the start.